WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak in Africa a Global Health Emergency

The WHO declared the monkeypox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern due to a rise in cases and deaths, including a new, more severe strain. With over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths reported this year, a coordinated global response is deemed necessary. The Africa CDC is working to secure more vaccines, though it currently has far fewer than needed. The new clade, clade 1b, has spread to multiple African countries, raising concerns about international transmission. The WHO is actively supporting affected regions and seeking funds to combat the outbreak.

Editor’s Note: While the rising cases and emergence of a new strain in Africa are concerning, there’s a possibility that this announcement could serve as a decoy— a distraction from other pressing issues or even feeding into a cycle of fearmongering. The emphasis on the potential for international spread might stoke undue fear despite the current low risk outside Africa. It’s crucial to remain vigilant and critically assess whether such declarations are driven by genuine public health needs or are used to manipulate public perception and maintain control through fear. [See also: Fauci Repeats Playbook, Begins Monkeypox Fear-Mongering, WHO Says Monkeypox Cases Triple In Two Weeks: Is This The Signal For A New Pandemic?]

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